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Free webinar includes tips on avoiding customer data breaches
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The average cost of a data breach for non-PCI compliance is $80,000.
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Franchise Association adds real estate matchmaking portal
December 4, 2012
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have launched a new online matchmaking portal designed…
read nowPanera Bread franchisee settles discrimination suit
December 4, 2012
About 200 to 300 black Panera Bread employees will receive a payout from Covelli Enterprises, a major Panera Bread franchisee, as part of the settlement of a…
read nowStarbucks UK cutting employee benefits
December 4, 2012
Starbucks in the United Kingdom is cutting paid lunch breaks, sick leave and maternity benefits for thousands of workers, according to equities.com. This news…
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NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.
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MOOYAH's president shares what has led to the chain's double digit growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
MOOYAH has doubled its number of restaurants in 2012.
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
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The great health care debate: Ethically, should restaurant operators offer coverage to employees?
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Restaurateurs struggling with how and when to offer employees health care insurance will no longer have a choice in 2014, when Obamacare goes into effect.
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Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
November 29, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.
read nowUncle Maddio's launches catering service
November 29, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has launched a catering operation with a broad menu to accommodate various gatherings.
read nowBoloco hires new VP of operations
November 29, 2012
Boloco has hired Paul Booras as its new vice president of Operations. Part of his role includes providing guidance on how Boloco can further its long-time…
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Lawyers see another way to get a restaurant reservation
by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant
The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) has been the law of the land in New York since April of 2011. While most restaurateurs, who are New York State employers…
read nowDunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff
November 28, 2012
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington…
read nowNRA's CFO receives award
November 28, 2012
The National Restaurant Association's Marvin Irby has been named the recipient of the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Award. The award will be presented at a…
read nowThe Counter names new president, COO
November 28, 2012
The Counter Custom Built Burgers has promoted Bryan Vicentini from vice president of operations to president and chief operating officer. In this role, he will…
read nowTeavana stockholder files suit to halt Starbucks takeover
November 27, 2012
An investor in Teavana Holdings Inc., has filed a lawsuit to block Starbucks' proposed takeover of Teavana Holdings. Starbucks announced the $620 million…
read nowBennigan's merging casual, fast casual dining
November 27, 2012
Bennigan's Franchising Company is launching new domestic and international locations, a new building prototype, new food and beverage menus and franchise…
read nowTechnomic predicts five UK restaurant trends
November 27, 2012
Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…
read nowMcAlister's reports 7 percent sales growth in Q3
November 27, 2012
McAlister's Deli announced same-store sales increased 7 percent during the third quarter of 2012. Company-owned restaurants were up 6.9 percent and franchise…
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How Cowboy Chicken plans to smoke the competition
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Chain president Sean Kennedy is looking to expand the brand into markets outside Texas.
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